School Description

Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students. Santa Catalina prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose.

Summer at Santa Catalina is an all-girls day and resident summer camp for girls entering grades 2-9 dedicated to the mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of girls through experiential education. Summer at Santa Catalina enrolls domestic and international campers.

Position Summary

Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized, independent, Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks an innovative Assistant Director of Summer at Santa Catalina. The desired candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the education of young women and the ability to direct a residential and day summer program that will effectively attract, inspire, and retain motivated campers and their families. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a residential summer camp, and preferably experience in all-girls educational settings.

Description

Under the direction of the Director of Auxiliary Programs, the Assistant Director of Summer at Santa Catalina is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of the summer camp program. Overseeing the program and building upon 70-plus years of success, all summer programming is focused on girls empowerment and social-emotional learning. This is a full-time, year-round position, and the Assistant Director is expected to live on campus during the summer.

Santa Catalina School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Auxiliary Programs, oversee planning, operations, and implementation of Summer at Santa Catalina
• Oversee the seasonal hiring, training, and supervision of seasonal staff to provide an outstanding program
• Manage the program budget and support the overall Summer at Santa Catalina budget within the Auxiliary Programs Department budget
• Oversee contracting partner organizations for Summer at Santa Catalina
• Collaborate with the Business Office in regards to camper billing, staff hiring, and more
• Oversee enrollment of all campers in partnership with the Director of Auxiliary Programs
• Coordinate with various campus departments such as maintenance, housekeeping, transportation, resident life, and more to implement the smooth operation of summer and auxiliary programs
• Build relationships with multiple constituents, including camp and school families, to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident and day summer programming
• Under the direction of the Director of Auxiliary Programs and Director of Communications, help plan and execute marketing campaigns for Summer at Santa Catalina
• Travel to camp fairs and other recruiting events as necessary
• Participate in and support other Auxiliary Programs, including the creation of new programs that support the overall mission of Santa Catalina School such as Middle School Scholars Leadership Program, After-School Enrichment Program, All-Boys Summer Camp, and all future programs
• Other responsibilities as assigned to support the school as directed by the Director of Auxiliary Programs and/or the Head of School

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (in educational field preferred)
• 3+ years experience in a leadership role at a residential summer camp highly preferred
• At least 2 years of experience implementing experiential education and social-emotional curriculum in an all-girls (or similar) environment preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• 3+ years experience supervising staff
• 2+ years experience with risk management
• Experience with mental-health first aid preferred
• A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
• A desire to participate fully in the Santa Catalina community
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to complete a certification
• Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law

Competencies

• Cultural competence and enthusiasm for working with a diverse and dynamic community
• Excellent communication skills in a school environment working with multiple constituents
• Youth development competence and an enthusiasm for educating young minds
• Ability to supervise, train, and manage other educators
• Strong interpersonal skills, including good listening, humor, tact, and intuition
• Ability to create responsive, caring, and appropriate relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and database management skills
• Experience with summer camp management software preferred
• Commitment to professional growth and education
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple tasks
• Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and leadership
• Strong design thinking skills and attention to detail
• Strong relational skills with a passion for empowering young girls and women

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role supervises Summer at Santa Catalina seasonal staff

Working Conditions and Compensation

• Work in an office environment that includes, but is not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Lift materials that can weigh up to 20 pounds
• Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time each day
• Ability to access buildings and facilities throughout a 36-acre campus, with reasonable accommodations, in order to meet with students and faculty
• Work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
• Additional time is required beyond a normal day or week for evening and weekend meetings
• Santa Catalina School offers competitive insurance and retirement benefits
• Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 annually depending on experience and on-campus housing

Equal Employment Opportunity

Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by the law.

To Apply

Interested candidates should visit our website to complete and submit an application, resume, and cover letter:

https://www.santacatalina.org/employment

Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.

Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should email employment@santacatalina.org.

For videos about Summer at Santa Catalina and more information, visit our website:

https://www.santacatalina.org/summer-at-sc/get-to-know-us/parent-corner

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